May Day protesters rally for workers’ rights outside the Alaska State Capitol

May Day Alaska: Rallies support workers and protest Trump, threats to democracy

A crowd of an estimated 400 people gathered for a May Day protest in Juneau at the Alaska State Capitol on May 1, 2025 (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)Alaskans rallied in communities statewide for May Day, in support of workers and protesting the Trump administration’s policies as anti-democratic, and condemning federal firings and threatened cuts to vital programs and social services.  May Day is recognized by many countries and organizat…

May Day protesters rally for workers’ rights outside the Alaska State Capitol

Protesters gather outside the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO) https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/02JUNmayday--1.mp3 Hundreds of workers in Juneau joined thousands nationwide on Thursday night at protests to mark International Workers Day, also known as May Day.  Cardboard signs crumbled and paint dripped as roughly 400 protesters gathered in the rain to call for better working protecti…

Juneau & Whitehorse -- Sister Cities

Juneau & Whitehorse -- Sister Cities Anonymous (not verified) Sat, 05/03/2025 - 21:36 Airing Type New Channel WRLK Description Exploring the sister cities of Alaska's capital, Juneau, and the capital of Canada's Yukon Territory, Whitehorse, where a pioneering culture of artistry and entrepreneurship thrive alongside the unforgiving wilderness. May 6th, 9:00PM 10:00PM Episode External ID EP055816700002 Duration (minutes) 60 Program Extern…